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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.56, 1,890.04 and 748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.56, 1,890.04 and 748.56 is: 1,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.56 : 1,890.04 = 748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.56/1,890.04 = 748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.56x = 1,890.04 × 748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.56x = 1,414,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,808.34/1,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.04

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